Kentucky Butter Cake
Otherwise known as “THE BEST CAKE I EVER ATE!” That phrase was heard to be uttered after quietly inhaling a piece of this moist, buttery, absolutely decadent cake 🙂
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Mini Cheese Burger Cups
These are gluten-free, simple to make, easy to eat, and let’s be honest…who doesn’t love a cheeseburger…or ANYTHING mini?
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Simple Spray Fire Extinguisher
Gosh, this is such a great thing to have at least one of in your home….
Read moreAug 19
Wise and Timely Words
The quote we have for you today could hardly be more perfect or timely regardless what your political bent may be.
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Magic Pizza
“What makes it magic?” you may well be asking. You will be very surprised! No carbs and no cauliflower to start with…do we have your attention yet?
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Keep Your Sense Of Humor
If you either have a toddler, or know one, who will understand this father’s experience.
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Wise Words
No matter what your religion, gender, age, or political affiliation these are words and ideas that should resonate with all of us.
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Agua Fresca
If you’ve never tried aqua fresca (translation: fresh or cool water), you are in for a treat. It is a sort of mini vacation in a glass.
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Uplift Monday
Sometimes we start the week off with a funny but this week we thought we would start it off with uplifting thoughts.
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Balmoral Castle, Here They Come!
Having welcomed Boris Johnson as Prime Minster of the UK and asked him to “Please run the country” at the beginning of last week, Queen Elizabeth took her leave for the rest of the summer to her beloved Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
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Oh, Those Amazing Bees!
Yes! Honey is yummy and we would not have it if it were not for those bees! These little creatures are full of goodness! Here are some fun facts about them.
Read moreJul 31
Words For Your Son
We saw these “RULES TO TEACH YOUR SON” on social media and had to share.
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Summer Salad
What is more refreshing and tasty on hot summer days or nights than a fresh yummy salad full of summer’s bounty and goodness?
Read moreJul 29
What Spills Out
A dear chum, Lois, sent this to us and we thought it was not only worth sharing, but a great reminder to start the week.
Read moreJul 26
Umami Chicken And Veggies
If you aren’t familiar with the term “umami” you are probably not alone. From the Japanese, the word umami can be translated as “pleasant savory taste,” and indeed, it is just that.
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The Man On The Moon
Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the day man first walked on the moon.
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Had To Share…
Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman, that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic
bags weren’t good for the environment.
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Hang On To These Words
Today we want to close out our “week of words” by sharing something with you that one of you may be in real need of hearing, or maybe you know someone who is.
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Wise Words
Sometimes we start the week off with something to make us all laugh. Today we have something to ponder that quite literally could change everything for each of us.
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Favorite Finds
If only we had a young child’s room to make beautiful! This is really a super fabric to use. Read more
Jul 1
A Chuckle For Monday
Again we have some words to start your week with a chuckle…one for each day of the week actually. And what could be better than a good laugh? Read more
Jun 28
Roasted Artichokes- The Beautiful Food
What could make a weekend dinner more enjoyable than the fun food…artichokes! Read more
Jun 27
Jun 26
Get Ready For The Bugs
Well, summer is here and with it, often, come the mosquitos and bugs. Read more
Jun 25
At All Times, Dare To Be!
Listen to these wonderful, instructive words from Steve Maraboli: Read more
Jun 24
Words Of Wisdom
Sometimes we start our week off with something funny. Today we want to start the week with a good word for all of us to remember. Read more
Jun 21
Jun 20
GF Chocolatey Goodness
Feeling like a gluten free (GF) chocolatey caramel chocolate chip cookie? You’re in luck! Read more
Jun 19
This Has Rolled Around Again!
HRM Queen Elizabeth II and beside her, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands – Prince Andrew and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands are in the coach with them
Yes! It is time for Royal Ascot. Read more
Jun 18
Baking Soda Or Baking Powder?
The question of which to use when and what the difference is between these two common leavening agents is the subject of today’s post. Read more
Jun 17
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Muffins For Dad
As you most certainly know this Sunday is the day set aside to honor and celebrate fatherhood…Father’s Day. And we have the perfect muffin for your brunch or lunch with Dad! These lemon poppyseed muffins are gluten free and full of yummy flavor. They are sure to please any father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle…really anyone. And they will please you too because they are so simple to make. Read more
Jun 13
Off To The Beach We Go!
Your Two Chums love being at the beach and, gosh, now is the start of that wonderful summer season. Here are some rather lovely “beach quotes” we wanted to share with you. Read more
Jun 12
Last Minute Gift Idea For Dad
This is a great and inexpensive gift idea for that Dad who loves to solve puzzles. Read more
Jun 11
A belated Happy Birthday to Prince Philip!
Yesterday marked the 98th birthday for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Read more
Jun 10
The Lightbulb Goes On!
On this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a thunderstorm and collects ambient electrical charge in a Leyden jar, which enabled him to demonstrate the connection between lightning and electricity. Read more
Jun 7
Need A Summer Hostess Gift?
Well, we saw this great idea on BuzzFeed and wanted to share it with you! Read more
Jun 6
D-Day 1944 – We Must Always Remember
Image by © Adam Woolfitt/CORBIS
6th of June, 1944. For many, this date is just a day that is part of WWII history studied in high school. But that would be a mistake. Read more
Jun 5
Jun 4
FOMO or JOMO?
Gosh, can you tell from the title of this note what on earth your Two Chums are talking about? Read more
Jun 3
Monday Humor
We don’t mean to offend anyone but we just couldn’t resist this… Read more
May 31
GF Graham Crackers
One of the things anyone who is eating gluten free finds, is that it is sometimes difficult still, to find some everyday items that those who are not gluten free take for granted. One of those items is graham crackers. Read more
May 30
Oh The Places They’ll Go!
At this time of year as the school year is coming to a close, we are usually thinking about gifts for teachers. Make no mistake, we certainly believe they deserve our admiration and appreciation. But today we have a different gift idea that we think any parent or grandparent will love knowing about. Read more
May 29
Favorite Finds
Oh glory! We have found a darling little, old-fashioned looking, iron that we MUST tell you about! Read more
May 28
A Hurricane Hack!
Yes! For sure. This is a great way to create a wonderful looking hurricane candle. Read more
May 27
Memorial Day
For every flag you see today, no matter what your political beliefs may be, remember those who died for you to have those beliefs and express them openly. Read more
May 24
Some Thoughts On Memorial Day
As you prepare for this Memorial Day Weekend we would like to suggest that this holiday is more than just BBQ’s, family get-togethers, hit movie releases, and major sales at your favorite store or website. You may be planning to take part in any or all of those activities, but somewhere along the way this weekend, take time to remember why this day was set aside in the first place. Read more
May 23
They Went To A Garden Party …
The Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with 8,000 of the Queens guests enjoyed a party in the garden! Read more
May 22
Time To Hang Your Summer Wreath
It is always a fun change to put a different wreath up on your door. This is a great way to do it! Read more
May 21
Well Done Clara Barton!
On this day in 1891, i n Washington, D.C., humanitarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons found the American National Red Cross, an organization established to provide humanitarian aid to victims of wars and natural disasters in congruence with the International Red Cross. Read more
May 20
Monday Chuckles
Oh yes. Carrying on with the Mothers’ Day theme, this is a great cartoon for all of you mothers out there! Read more
May 17
Be A Shoe “Bee”
Want to know where to find these fun shoes? Keep reading! Read more
May 16
Muffins That Taste Like Donuts -GF
Yes you read that right. Todays post is a recipe for donuts that actually taste like old fashioned cinnamon crumb donuts and believe it or not, that is the name this recipe was given in the book where we found it. Now why wouldn’t you want to sweeten up the weekend with these yummy treats? Read more
May 15
Favorite Finds – Gifts for the BRIDE!
It is hard to believe but we are gearing up to what is traditionally known as “wedding season”! Here are some fun little gifts for the bride. Read more
May 14
Celebrating Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff!
You might not recognize this name but we can guarantee that you will recognize the person! Read more
May 13
A Monday Chuckle
It’s Monday again and time to start the week with a little giggle. Seeing as yesterday was Mother’s Day, this story about giving birth seemed appropriate 🙂 Read more
May 13
Well Done Raptors!
Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors
We don’t usually comment on sports events but one took place yesterday that was truly noteworthy! Read more
May 10
Mothers
We came across these quotes regarding mothers and wanted to share them with you, our chums. Today, May 10th is always Mother’s Day in Mexico, and as Mother’s Day here in the U.S. approaches this Sunday, you just might find one of these a springboard for that note you’ve been meaning to write to your mother, grandmother, aunt or any mother figure in your life. our note would be by far the best gift of all. Read more
May 9
Introducing…
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor! Read more
May 8
Savvy Secrets – Keeping Your Whites Really White
Do you have white sheets or towels or shirts that are not as white as you know they originally were? OR clothes that are
clean but look a little dingy? We’ve got a solution for that problem that doesn’t involve bleach:-) Read more
May 7
What’s For Dinner? – Easy Ginger Beef
Want an easy and really tasty idea for dinner? We’ve got that 🙂 Read more
May 6
A Belated Happy Birthday to Audrey!
On Saturday, Audrey, if she were still with us, would have turned 90. To mark this birthday, Liz Mitchell of Yahoo re-printed an excerpt from a letter which Audrey’s long time love, Robert Wolders wrote in 2013. Read more
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Yes! The World Needs It!
Today is the National Day of Prayer and it might surprise our readers to hear that, according to Wikipedia, the National Day of Prayer shares common roots with the celebration of Thanksgiving. Read more
May 1
No Royal Baby Yet But Look How Royals Gave Birth In Times Gone By
On November 1, 1661, Queen Marie-Therese, the shy, retiring Spanish wife of King Louis XIV of France, went into labor. Read more
Apr 30
Well Done – Advice For My Daughter
We found these wonderful words on AdviceForMyDaughter.com and know that you, our chums, will appreciate them as much as we do. Read more
Apr 29
A Good Laugh
Let’s start the week with a chuckle… Read more
Apr 26
A Good Word – Turn The Page
This weekend might just be the right time to turn the page…. Read more
Apr 25
Favorite Finds
And it seems most appropriate that we should show you where you can get this! Read more
Apr 24
Happy Birthday Little Prince
Yesterday was the 1st birthday of Prince Louis Arthur Charles, the 2nd son and 3rd child of Prince William and his wife Catherine Middleton. Read more
Apr 23
Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare!
YES! It is thought very probably that today marks the birthday of the celebrated Mr. Shakespeare! Read more
Apr 22
A Monday Giggle
As has been our practice on Mondays for the past few weeks, we have something humorous to start off the week. Given that we are coming off of two of the holiest of religious holidays, Passover and Easter, we thought you might enjoy a little “religious” humor:-) Read more
Apr 19
A Holy Day – A Good Word
In the Judeo-Christian calendar today is a holy day. For Jews this evening marks the beginning of Passover, Read more
Apr 18
The Centerpiece -Keeping It Simple
Whether you are hosting family and friends, or will be someone’s guest this Friday for Passover, or Sunday for Easter, we have a couple of simple ideas for arrangements for your table or to take as a hostess gift. Read more
Apr 17
Prayers Going Up!
Drawing by Albrecht Dürer
Yes! Your Two Chums are certainly offering prayers for Notre Dame and Paris in general.
According to USA Today, “More than $700 million in committed donations poured in Tuesday to rebuild the damaged portions of the cathedral with major help from some of the richest families in France.
It came amid a sigh of relief after fears that the building might burn to the ground were assuaged and many historic artifacts, initially assumed to be destroyed, were found salvaged.
French President Emmanuel Macron, in a televised address to the nation Tuesday evening, made a call to unity and to set aside political differences in the coming days to work to rebuild the cathedral.
Throughout French history, he said, towns, forts and churches have burned from revolutions, wars or mankind, “and each time we have rebuilt.”
“We are rebuilders,” he said. “There’s a great deal to be rebuilt. And we will make the cathedral of Notre Dame even more beautiful. We can do this and we will mobilize everybody.
“I share your sorrow and I also share your hope. Now we have something to do. We will act and react. And we will succeed.”
Here are some very interesting facts about the amazing structure. Read more
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A Monday Chuckle
We have regularly been sharing a funny story with you when we come across them, to start out the week with laughter. This one speaks for itself 🙂 Read more
Apr 12
Happy Dyeing
Easter is almost here. Dyeing Easter eggs can be the highlight of your holiday preparations, or an exercise in frustration. We have a fun way to dye your eggs that we think you and your kiddos will like. Read more
Apr 11
Savvy Secrets – Gluten Free Baking
If you have started cooking gluten free, you know it can be like learning to cook all over again, especially when it comes to baking. Read more
Apr 10
A Savvy Secret-Spring Cleaning
By now you may have already begun that time honored tradition known as Spring Cleaning. After cozying in all winter the days get longer and warmer there is something that just feels good about cleaning up and clearing out. Read more
Apr 9
Well Done – John Wooden
John Wooden is a household name in southern California. He was a famous basketball coach at UCLA. Nicknamed the “Wizard of Westwood,” he won ten (we repeat TEN) NCAA national championships in a 12-year period as head coach at UCLA, including a record seven in a row. No other team has won more than four! He lived an abundant and humble life and was known for his morality and for his integrity. He shared this: Read more
Apr 8
You Think Blondes Are Dumb?
We always love to share a giggle on a Monday …so here you are. Read more
